Newsletter - February 28, 2019

Our Spring Gala is Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the New York Aquarium's Ocean Wonders: Sharks Exhibit! Tickets are now on sale! Advance purchase only! No tickets will be sold at the venue!

Our annual spring gala is always an incredible opportunity to experience the breadth of Coney Island’s magic all in one place, and this year’s location ensures a truly “fin-tastic” evening. Sink your teeth into hors d’oeuvres while enjoying beer and wine, specialty cocktails, and entertainment alongside the New York Aquarium's sharks, rays, sea turtles, and other marine life. By celebrating with us, you’ll be supporting Coney Island’s only not-for-profit arts organization - founders and presenters of the Mermaid Parade, and home to both Sideshows by the Seashore and the Coney Island Museum.

Saturday, March 23rd ⁃ 7:30-11:30 pm at the New York Aquarium, 602 Surf Avenue

Coney Island USA Closed for Renovations through March 30th!

We will be closed for ceiling repair and other improvements until March 30th. The Coney Island Museum, our Freak Bar and Gift Shop will be closed during this time. We will return on Sunday, March 31st with Magic at Coney!!! and Bindlestiff Cavalcade of Youth.

Bloody Brains in a Jukebox, Friday and Saturday Nights (except March 23rd) at 8pm in March!

-A Rock Opera-

Public Rock Band Concerts featuring Pink Velvet Witch Trio!

8 PM

Friday & Saturday Nights (except March 23rd)

March 8, 2019 March 9, 2019 March 15, 2019 March 16, 2019 March 22, 2019 March 29, 2019 March 30, 2019

Tickets only $5 CHEAP!

Reservations only. Due to ceiling repair at Coney Island USA, we will move these shows to a new secret speakeasy location in Coney Island 3 blocks away from Sideshows by the Seashore. Advanced Tickets REQUIRED. Only by purchasing a ticket in advance, will you be emailed, the address of the secret location.

This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

Mermaid Parade 2019 Registration is now open!

The 37th Annual Mermaid Parade is Saturday, June 22, 2019! Registration is NOW OPEN! Click here for info and to register!

Bindlestiff Cavalcade of Youth!, Sunday, March 31, 4pm!

Bindlestiff Family Cirkus and Playful Productions present a special showcase for young variety performers, ranging from absolute amateurs to world-class professionals. Juvenile jugglers, diminutive dancers, adolescent acrobats, and a host of other majorly talented minors present a full show of vernal vaudeville.

The program features an amazing array of young talent. These are the future stars of Cirque du Soleil, Coney Island Sideshow, and television. Where else can you see young unicyclists, tap dancers, magicians, clowns, and contortionists share the stage with Broadway-bound singers and classically trained musicians?

Since its inception in January 2004, the Bindlestiff Cavalcade of Youth program has grown markedly and conducted after-school programs throughout the Empire State. CavalKids have performed in Speigeltents at the South Street Seaport and at the Bard Summerscape Festival, at Abrons Arts Center, at Snug Harbor Cultural Center, and for American Youth Circus Organization festivals.

Coney Island USA on Amazon Smile!

If you use Amazon.com, there's a new, no-hassle way for you to contribute to Coney Island USA.

Through the AmazonSmile program, you can designate Coney Island USA to receive (as a donation) 0.5% of the price of all Amazon purchases you make. Your purchase costs remain the same, and there's no need to bookmark any long URLs or remember any codes--just click this link or follow the instructions at smile.amazon.com to sign up.

Once you've named Coney Island USA as your non-profit of choice, shop Amazon via smile.amazon.com to make your purchases. If you're on the webpage for an Amazon product, you can replace www.amazon.com with smile.amazon.com in the URL to switch over to AmazonSmile. Most Amazon products (except for subscription-based services) are eligible for donations through AmazonSmile. Google Chrome users may also want to install the SmileAlways browser extension.

Coney Island USA values your financial support, and we hope you'll join us on AmazonSmile as you make your future purchases.

Call for entries 19th Annual Coney Island Film Festival!

Our Call for entries is now open! Festival dates are September 13-15, 2019. Entry deadline is June 7, 2019.Click here for further info!

Have your next event in a Coney Island Landmark!

Our landmarked building is a wonderful venue for your next party, wedding, function, film or photo shoot!

Book the Coney Island Circus Sideshow or Individual Performers!

If you're looking for a truly unique experience that your guests will remember for a lifetime, then look no further! The Coney Island Circus Sideshow is available to entertain at any event or occasion.

Coney Island, USA has access to hundreds of performers in a variety of skill-sets. If you have an idea in mind, but don't see it here, just ask. Unusual acts are our specialty, including: wild west trick ropers, world record knife throwers, unique musicians, little people, natural-born human oddities and so much more! If you can dream it, we can book it!

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